October 2018 – Palmetto Ponderings

2006 SC State Supt. of Education Results Map: A Democratic Pathway to Victory in 2018?

October 28, 2018 Front Page, Politics 0

I won’t spend too much time analyzing this, as the map really speaks for itself. This map is still very relevant in 2018 as this 2006 race is the last time a Democrat has been elected to state office in South Carolina. That speaks volumes about the lack of competition …

2010 SC Gubernatorial Election Results Map: Haley v. Sheheen Pt. I

October 23, 2018 Front Page, Politics, SC Gubernatorial Results 0

Leading up to the election exactly two weeks from this night, I thought it would be helpful to show a map of the last competitive governor’s race in South Carolina. The competition between State Senator Vincent Sheheen (D) and then State Representative Nikki Haley (R) was surprisingly competitive, especially considering …

A spider on a flower at the South Carolina Botanical Gardens in Clemson, SC.

Photo of the Day — October 18th, 2018 — Gardening Assistant

October 18, 2018 Front Page, Photography, Photos of the Day 0

A long-legged spider on Lantana flowers at the South Carolina Botanical Garden in Clemson, SC.

South Carolina’s Political Bellwether Counties: Watch Georgetown!

October 18, 2018 Front Page, Politics 0

Election Day 2018 is quickly approaching, and for the political junkies out there, it helps to know a good bellwether for a given location. On election night, a lot of media will be leaning on exit polling and early returns to try to figure out what the end result is …

A leaf showing autumn color on the Carrick Creek trail at Table Rock State Park.

Photo of the Day — October 17th, 2018 — Autumnal Colors

October 17, 2018 Front Page, Photography, Photos of the Day 0

A leaf showing autumn color last year on the Carrick Creek trail at Table Rock State Park. Due to the freakishly warm summer and early fall of 2018, there aren’t many places where you could spot a leaf already this red. This picture from last autumn shows us what we …